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WHY CHS?

At Catholic High School, learning happens! Whether it is a part of academics, athletics, citizenship, or personal and spiritual growth, learning happens every day! A vital part of the New Iberia community since 1918, Catholic High, a member of the schools of the Diocese of Lafayette, serves families from Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermillion, and Lafayette Parishes. With the unique configuration of grades 4 through 12 on one campus, CHS provides continuity in its educational program and creates bonds between students, parents, faculty, and administration during the child’s years at the school. Committed to bringing academic excellence and Christ-centered values to its students, Catholic High is dedicated to creating confident, self-directed, lifelong learners who keep Christ at the center of their words and actions.

Carmel Hall is home to our fourth and fifth grade students. This energetic section of campus features interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, a 26-seat computer lab, 3 mobile Chromebook labs, and numerous activities geared toward the academic, spiritual, and social development of our youngest students.

St. Peter’s Hall houses classes for our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Though they may be “in the middle,” these students do really big things in academics, ministry, athletics, extracurriculars, and much more.

High School students in grades 9 through 12 are quite active in de La Salle Hall. Catholic High offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations, both co- and extracurricular, for high school students in addition to the rigorous curriculum.

I have the opportunity to play multiple sports, and I don't have to pick just one.

Aislynne MitchellCHS Class of 2020

I have very good memories of my friends and the school, and I wanted my kids to have the same feeling that I had when I graduated.

Dr. Shannon GonsoulinCHS Class of 1985

MINISTRY AND SERVICE

High School, Middle School, and Elementary Campus Ministry Teams

Grade-level sponsored weekly all-school masses

Weekly morning masses

Required service and spiritual growth hours

Student service organizations

Beyond the Textbook

English Poe-a-Tree Day

Science Mole Day

Foreign Language Days

Social Studies Culture Days

Music and Band program

STEM and Life Skills electives for grades 4-8

Cross-curricular field trips, including overnight study tours

Ye Olde and Young Ren Fest hosted by Seniors for St. Edward 3rd graders and CHS elementary students

Moby Max for grades 4-8

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Peer tutoring offered by National Honor Society and Beta Clubs

Math, reading, and speech remediation for grades 4-8

Individual Student Needs (ISN) program

“Welcome to High School” Night and new student orientations

Prospective student shadowing

Web-based grade reporting, lesson plans, homework

ACT Aspire and ACT test preparation and analysis

Dual Enrollment, AP, honors, and regular level courses available

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

College Preparatory Curriculum

Cross-curricular academic competitions and performances

Panther Connect: Alumni Career Day

Seniors attend parish and/or state career fairs

Summer Reading Program grades 6-12

Standardized Testing Program

Duke TIP program for applicable students

ACT Test Center

DIGITAL LITERACY

Focus on digital citizenship at all grade levels

Interactive presentation systems in 100% of classrooms

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program for grades 10-12

1:1 Chromebook Program for freshmen

Elementary and Middle School Chromebook Program

School-wide G Suite for Education implementation

Moodle Course Management System for hybrid high school courses

SCHOOL-HOME CONNECTIONS

Weekly family newsletter

Panther Pulse News Blog

Semi-annual Panther Pause news publication

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram newsfeeds

All masses open to families, with special masses dedicated to grandparents, alumni, and Golden Endowees